• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance and Account Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

About the role

• We are looking for Finance and Account Officer (FAO) who will anchor of finance operations at GroupCo, the FAO oversees daily accounting activities — including bookkeeping, vendor payments, payroll coordination, bank reconciliations

Summary of Job Function

• The Finance and Accounts Officer (FAO) is a locally embedded finance leadership support role stationed full-time at GroupCo.


• Reporting directly to the ACRC Financial Engineering Solutions (HAFES) doubling as GroupCo CFO, the FAO is responsible for end-to-end financial operations across all Strategic Business Units (SBUs), including financial reporting, budgeting, transaction processing, internal control support, regulatory compliance, and financing facilitation.


• As the anchor of finance operations at GroupCo, the FAO oversees daily accounting activities — including bookkeeping, vendor payments, payroll coordination, bank reconciliations, and SBU-level management reporting. The role ensures the availability of timely, accurate financial insights that enable sound decision-making by SBU leadership and central Group management.


• In collaboration with HAFES, the FAO plays a key role in supporting tax compliance, audit


• readiness, cost management, and internal control effectiveness. The role also supports funding access through documentation preparation, engagement with financial institutions, and financial forecasting.


• Beyond transactional duties, the FAO contributes to strategic financial planning - supporting budget formulation and monitoring, aligning expenditure with SBU-level goals, and ensuring resource stewardship across operations.


• By embedding disciplined financial practices and enabling performance transparency, the FAO plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s mission of delivering unique customer-driven value solutions across the entire dream home and lifestyle value chain — and throughout the customer lifecycle

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for all SBUs in line with applicable standards.


• Prepare monthly trial balances, cashbooks, and financial reports for internal and external use.


• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, and petty cash balances.

Budget Coordination and Expense Monitoring:

• Support the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.


• Monitor actual vs. budget performance and provide variance analyses.


• Flag cost overruns and recommend corrective measures to SBU Heads.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices, staff reimbursements, and vendor payments in a timely manner.


• Monitor receivables, track customer payments, and support cashflow planning.

Compliance, Tax, and Internal Controls:

• Implement and uphold financial controls and procedures in line with ACRC Finance policies.


• Ensure full tax compliance, including accurate computation and timely remittance of VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and company income tax.


• Liaise with tax authorities and advisors to ensure up-to-date documentation, statutory returns, and regulatory compliance.


• Assist with audit preparation, including documentation collation and response coordination.

Funding Support and Investor Readiness:

• Support the preparation of investment proposals, loan applications, and financial models for new funding opportunities.


• Coordinate financial documentation and data rooms for investor due diligence.


• Liaise with ACRC Finance on capital raising plans and cashflow needs for ongoing and upcoming projects.


• Track disbursements, repayments, and covenant compliance for external funding sources.

Payroll and Compensation Support:

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs and coordinate with ACRC Finance on disbursement.


• Maintain confidential records of salaries, benefits, and employee financial transactions.

Finance Systems and Documentation:

• Use approved finance software/tools for bookkeeping and reporting.


• Maintain digital and physical archives of all financial documents, receipts, and approvals.

Liaison and Coordination:

• Collaborate with PACSO and CAVSO on operational planning, procurement, and compliance.


• Provide timely support and reporting to ACRC Finance on financial status of the SBUs.

Team Support and Capacity Development:

• Prepare systems and documentation for onboarding junior finance/admin support as the finance function expands.


• Mentor support staff or interns assigned to transaction processing, bookkeeping, or vendor documentation.


• Support the CFO in developing a future-ready finance support model aligned with growth and complexity

Key Performance Metrics

Financial Reporting and Accuracy:

• Timeliness and accuracy of trial balances, monthly reports, and reconciliations.


• Quality and consistency of accounting records in line with reporting standards.

Budget Execution and Cost Monitoring:

• Frequency and quality of budget variance reports submitted.


• Timeliness of flagging overruns and cost-saving recommendations implemented.

Payment Processing and Receivables:

• Turnaround time for vendor payments and staff reimbursements.


• Monthly collection ratio on receivables and adherence to credit terms.

Compliance, Tax, and Internal Controls:

• Timeliness and accuracy of statutory tax filings and remittances (VAT, PAYE, WHT, CIT, etc.).


• Number of audit findings and control breaches recorded.


• Effectiveness of tax documentation and correspondence with tax authorities.

Payroll Accuracy and Confidentiality:

• Accuracy rate of monthly payroll inputs and benefit disbursements.


• Absence of data breaches or salary-related disputes.

Documentation and Systems Usage:

• Completeness and accessibility of finance documentation archives.


• Use and update compliance of accounting software/tools.

Funding Access and Support:

• Timeliness and quality of financial inputs for investor or lender engagements.


• Completion of financial models, loan documentation, and disbursement tracking.

Collaboration and Responsiveness:

• Feedback from SBU leaders and ACRC Finance on support provided.


• Timeliness of responses to data requests, reports, and planning cycles.

Finance Support Team Development:

• Documentation accuracy and clarity for onboarding new finance/admin staff


• Effectiveness of mentorship and supervision for junior support personnel


• Contribution to shaping a scalable finance support model in collaboration with ACRC Finance

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ICAN/ACCA certification (in progress or completed) is a strong advantage.


• Experience: 2 - 4 years of progressive experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations, preferably including direct experience in tax compliance or regulatory filing.


• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books) and Excel. Familiarity with budgeting tools and financial dashboards.


• Analytical and Communication Skills: Strong analytical abilities with excellent written and verbal communication.


• Ethics and Accountability: Demonstrated integrity, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality.


• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and reporting obligations for corporate entities.


• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Financial Discipline: Strong attention to accuracy and financial detail.


• Integrity and Confidentiality: Upholds high standards in handling sensitive data.


• Initiative: Takes proactive steps to identify and resolve financial issues.


• Reliability: Meets deadlines, maintains organized records, and supports decision- making.


• Communication: Able to convey complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.

Work Environments and conditions:

• Location: Based at GroupCo Headquarters.


• Schedule: Full-time; some flexibility may be required around reporting periods.


• Tools: Use of digital finance systems and tools for real-time collaboration.